Opossums, the primary intermediate host in the life cycle of S. neurona, excrete parasite oocysts (akin to an egg) in their feces, which subsequently develop into sporocysts (infective spores). Horses become inadvertently infected when they ingest the sporocysts while grazing.

Clinical signs of EPM are usually asymmetrical (worse on one side of the body). Signs can be as mild as a slight decrease in performance or as severe as narcolepsy, seizuring, and collapse.

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Ava is an older laid quarter horse. She is an easy keeper. Not on any medicine,I do give her supplements. She gets along with other horses. She stands for the farrier and vet. Only reason I am looking for a new home for her is I don't have the ti ... Read More